LONG BEACH (CNS) - A 15-year-old boy who was already in custody for a weapons violation was being held without bail Thursday for allegedly gunning down a man in Long Beach.
The boy, whose name was not released due to his age, was arrested in April by Long Beach police for an alleged weapons violation, and he was subsequently booked on robbery and kidnapping allegations, police said. Details of those alleged crimes were not immediately released.
He was booked Tuesday on suspicion of murder for allegedly killing Jaevion Tasby, 30, of Long Beach. Tasby was shot about 9:55 a.m. Jan. 8 in the 900 block of Daisy Avenue, and he died at a hospital, according to the Long Beach Police Department.
"Detectives determined that an unknown male suspect approached the victim as he was walking ... and fired multiple gunshots toward the victim, ultimately resulting in his death," police said in a statement after the shooting.
Police said Wednesday detectives were still working to determine a motive for the killing, but they "believe the suspect specifically targeted the victim."
Anyone with additional information was urged to call homicide detectives at 562-570-7244. Anonymous tips may be submitted through Crime Stoppers by calling 800-222-TIPS, or via the website www.lacrimestoppers.org.
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